North Bay Rotary donates funds to area food banks
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Rotary Honours Local Unsung Heroes
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Oschefski's 129 km trek for breast cancer awareness Kevin Oschefski, the host of The Kevin O Show on Country 90.5FM, undertook a 129 km trek for breast cancer awareness. Kevin walked from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to the CIBC branch in North Bay to raise awareness around the CIBC Run for the Cure and to also raise some money. The Rotary Club of North Bay was pleased to present Kevin with a cheque for $1,910 at the noon meeting today. |
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New Rotary Playground a hit with kids of all ages The new Rotary Playground was officially opened today, with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Peter Chirico, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, and members of the Rotary Clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing. |
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Rotary Looking to Honour Unsung Heroes in North Bay and surrounding communities The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking nominations for their 2nd annual “Unsung Hero Service Award” initiative to recognize and honour individuals, who have made a positive and substantive contribution to their community or workplace, and yet do not seek recognition. This exemplifies Rotary’s motto “Service above Self”. |
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Rotary4Kids Raises over $80,000 for special need kids! Left to right: Kevin Oschefski, Country 90.5 FM, Jeff Hobbs, Rotary4Kids Chair, Gisele Lynch, Rotary Children’s Committee Chair By the time this year’s radio-a-thon wrapped up at 10:00 am today, “Rotary4Kids” had raised $80,000 with donations still coming in.
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May 30th Proclaimed as “Redpath Rotary4Kids Day” (Left to Right) Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield, Kevin Oschefski, Country 90.5 FM, George Flumerfelt, President and CEO, Redpath Mining and Jeff Hobbs, Rotary4Kids ChairAs part of the Rotary club’s 22nd annual rotary4kids fundraiser, the City of North Bay proclaimed today as Redpath Rotary4Kids Day, with the raising of the Rotary International flag at city hall. |
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Rotary Playground Closer to Completion L-R: Jeff Celentano, Rotary Club of North Bay, Nestor Prisco (McKay Homes Community Foundation), Tony Limina (Rotary Club of Nipissing), Ernie Loukidelis (McKay Homes Fdn.) and Craig Rodwell (McKay Homes Fdn.) North Bay's Family of Rotary were presented with a donation of $25,000.00 from McKay Homes Community Foundation for the Rotary Playground under construction next to the splash pad. Thanks to the Foundation's generous donation, we are that much closer to reach our fundraising goal. The new playground will be open in spring 2024. |
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Rotary Honours Local Unsung Heroes
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Rotary Peace Pole Dedication Rotarians with the Rotary clubs of North Bay and Nipissing gathered at the Rotary Pollinator Garden at the waterfront on October 16, 2023, for a Peace Pole dedication. Promoting peace is one of Rotary International’s 7 Areas of Focus, where we direct our efforts to enhance our local and global impact, through the implementation of sustainable projects and activities. |
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Fill the Bus raises $71,000 and counting
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North Bay's Rotary Pollinator Bed A lovely change has taken place at the waterfront this summer.
It all began with a phone call in the spring of 2023 from Grace Dorion, then President of the North Bay Rotary Club. She shared the international pollinator movement embraced by Rotary around the world to create pollinator beds for birds, bees, butterflies, and insects. |
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Cathy Strawn recognized for helping others (left to right) Rotarian Don Coutts, Dave Saad, Cathy Strawn, Past District Governor Bill Hagborg Cathy Strawn, former owner of Wingate Lottery in North Bay, was recognized by the Rotary club at their noon meeting today for her many years of humanitarian involvement - helping persons in need in North Bay and surrounding area.
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100 Years of Rotary in the City of North Bay North Bay Proclaims May 17th as Rotary Day in recognition of 100 years of service in the community.Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Then in April 1912, Rotary became Rotary International with the chartering of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba. |
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Support For the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitMay 15, 2023 - Media Release courtesy of the NBRHCF  (North Bay) – With their $25,000 donation, The Rotary Club of North Bay is helping to purchase a specialized retinal camera for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for ROP Screening.Bob Cunningham, Rotarian, Chantal Gagne, Director, Medical & Surgical Programs at NBRHC, Tammy Morison, President & CEO North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation and Grace Doiron, President, Rotary Club of North Bay
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Area schools breakfast programs benefit from Rotary donation
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Rotary4Kids Raises over $96,000 for special needs kids! By the time this year’s radio-a-thon wrapped up at 10:00 am today, “Rotary4Kids” had raised over $96,000. Country 90.5 FM morning host Kevin Oschefski was on the air for 29 hours helping the Rotary Club of North Bay raise money in support of area children and youth with special needs. |
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ROTARY GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2023
The Rotary Club honoured 12 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay and area communities for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 13th. View the complete list of award recipients and their bios HERE. Media articles > BayToday / North Bay Nugget |
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North Bay Rotary provides much needed funds to area food banks
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Dr. Isaac Bogoch Paul Harris Fellow Recipient Rotary District Governor Richard Denton, Dr. Bogoch, Past District Governor Jack Lockhart (left to right) Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Medicine, and an Infectious Diseases specialist and General Internist at the Toronto General Hospital, was designated as a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his public service in the health care field, and in particular around COVID-19, both in Canada and abroad - for putting "Service above self". He was presented with his pin and certificate by District Governor Richard Denton and Past District Governor Jack Lockhart at the club's noon meeting before he addressed the room to talk about COVID-19, the flu and health care in Ontario. North Bay Nugget article
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The GLP's 2021-2022 Global Grant is Approved! |
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Rotary members gather in six communities to pack over 117,000 meals for people in need.    Rotary clubs from Kingston to North Bay, to Woodstock united on July 5th to purchase and pack 117,000 meal kits for people in need. The effort spanned a total of 6 cities, with concurrent food-pack events in Burlington, Toronto, North Bay, Belleville, Barrie, and Kingston. Here in North Bay a total of 10,368 meal packs were prepared. The effort is in partnership with Kids Against Hunger, a Canadian food-aid charity which focuses on feeding people in need, both here in Canada and around the world. |
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Local Service Club Contributes Over $7,300 for Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Members of the Rotary Club of North Bay and their families generated over $7,300.00 for humanitarian aid to be directed to the people of Ukraine this week. It was the culmination of a remarkably short (14 day) internal fundraising campaign with a special focus on the provision of emergency shelter. Internationally, Rotary is a Global Partner with ShelterBox International (a Non-Government Organization which provides humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters and human conflict). The donation, which will be made to ShelterBox Canada, will be directed to a current national campaign to benefit refugees from the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. |
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Rotary Clubs deliver skids of potatoes to North Bay and area food banks and organizations
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ROTARY GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2022
The Rotary Club honoured 5 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 7th.
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Canadian Clubs Raise Over $61,000 In Support of Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign!
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Good Work Comes From Our Lottery Efforts
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North Bay and Callander Proclaim June 10th as Rotary Day! As part of the Rotary club’s 19th annual rotary4kids fundraiser, the City of North Bay and the Municipality of Callander, proclaimed today as Rotary Club of North Bay Day in their respective communities. |
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“Rotary4Kids is back”
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North Bay Rotary supports Hospital Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit Rotary Club of North Bay President Jeff Rogerson presented a cheque for $5000 to Tammy Morison, President and CEO, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation today, in support of the Unit. The funding will be used to purchase items for Crisis Kits that are used in a newly adopted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Model, a component of a patient’s discharge plan. |
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Senior Levels of Government announce funding support for Rotary's Camp Tillicum Renewal Project Today, Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced funding in support of the camp renewal project. |
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Thank you from Big Brothers Big Sisters Recently, in association with The Social Workers Program at Canadore College, $2,500 representing the net proceeds from the March 31st, Rotary TV Bingo was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters in North Bay. |
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World Immunization Week is 24-30 April Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines. During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, join with Rotary to combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation by spreading the facts about why #VaccinesWork. With decades of experience fighting polio, Rotary plays a key role in informing people about the power and effectiveness of vaccines. As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, Rotary members are using our experience in fighting polio to help communities with their vaccination education and organization efforts. And today, because we and our partners have worked so hard, wild poliovirus remains endemic in only two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. But to eradicate it there and to prevent a resurgence in other parts of the world, we must continue to build trust in vaccines and raise funds for polio eradication, including vaccine delivery. |
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GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2021
(left to right) Olivia Trottier, Odyssée; Emily Womack, West Ferris; Adeolu Agboola, Chippewa; Coton Chaput, Algonquin; Jude Zappala, St. Joseph Scollard Hall. The Rotary Club honoured 5 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 8th.
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program. |
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Youth Service Month Rotary’s programs are developing the next generation of leaders, providing funding to make the world a better place, and making peace a priority. Youth Service (commonly referred to as New Generations) is Rotary 5th Avenue of Service and comes a variety of forms throughout our District and the Rotary world - including: Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. |
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Rotary 4Kids 2020 “Kevin’s Longest Morning 2020 Supporting Rotary4Kids” As a result of the escalating threat posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and with a concern for the well-being of our radio team, families and Rotary volunteers, we have at this time elected to postpone “Kevin’s Longest Morning” in support of Rotary4Kids. |
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WATER AND SANITATIONDuring March, Rotary Water and Sanitation Month, we're celebrating our commitment to create healthier communities by supplying clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This is one of The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus. |
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GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2020
(left to right) Kaylan Robichaud, Chippewa; Kelsey Simon, Odyssée; Gail Pinkerston, West Ferris; Idunnuayo Alabi, St. Joseph Scollard Hall; Janessa Trahan, Widdifield; Kaylee Duchesne, Algonquin. The Rotary Club honoured 6 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the noon meeting on February 10th.
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PROMOTING PEACE February: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution MonthOf the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world. |
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GATES FOUNDATION EXTENDS FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just announced the extension of our fundraising partnership. The Gates Foundation will continue matching donations to Rotary’s PolioPlus program 2-1, up to $50 million every year. |
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Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Rotary believes good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. Our clubs lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centres, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together. |
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YMCA Peace Week 2019...Build Community. Act for Peace.
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A Foundation to build on - The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch. |
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CAMP TILLICUM GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
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ROTARY SPLASH PAD - PHASE I COMPLETE!
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BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY
 Worldwide, 67 million children have no access to education, and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our members support educational projects that provide technology, teacher training, vocational training teams, student meal programs, and low-cost textbooks to communities. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
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MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT.jpg) While every month can serve as Membership & New Club Development Month, August is a good month to celebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the good we do in your community and around the world. If you haven't recommended a new Rotary member yet during this Rotary year, now would be a great time to get started. Everything Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors need to know about membership to assist you can be found on My Rotary - under Membership. NOT A ROTARIAN? Read why you need Rotary AND Rotary needs you. Then consider joining us. |
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The GLP's 2018-2019 Global Grant Is Approved!
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Spotlight on Service - Rotary Club of North Bay The Rotary Club of North Bay was featured in the District series - "Spotlight on Service" - June 6, 2019. Read the write-up here. |
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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH MONTH At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotary International provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Their projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs. |
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“Kevin’s Longest Morning 2019 Supporting Rotary4Kids” Media Launch
 The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Gage Colnar (7), a Grade 2 student at St. Hubert’s school, and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and Canadian Tire North Bay today at Canadian Tire on McKeown.Entering its 17th year, the Rotary club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of area children and youth with special needs. |
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GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2019
(left to right) Severn Doyle, Widdifield; Samantha McKinley, Scollard; Carson Mugford, West Ferris; Alexa Robidoux, Odyssée; Adèle Chénier Algonquin. Missing: Rachel Point, Chippewa. The Rotary Club honoured 6 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the noon meeting on February 11th. This year’s recipients were Severn Doyle - Widdifield Secondary School, Alexa Robidoux - École secondaire publique Odyssée, Carson Mugford - West Ferris Secondary School, Rachel Point - Chippewa Secondary School, Samantha McKinley - St. Joseph Scollard Hall, and Adèle Chénier - École secondaire catholique Algonquin.
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTRotary members help Indian weavers achieve better wages and working conditions. Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. |
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September is BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH
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Short Term Youth Exchange to ItalyLocal Exchange Student Sheila MacDougall shared her experiences on the Short Term Exchange to Milan, Italy from June 9th to July 7th, along with by her exchange partner Letizia Amadei.  |
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MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTHJoin Rotary’s 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Learn about why you need Rotary AND why Rotary needs YOU. |
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GLP Scholarship Program Has a New NameWhen the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Scholarship Program began over 15 years ago, the goal was simple: to ensure that promising, capable students would not be forced to drop out of school because their families couldn’t afford tuition. But it was soon apparent that merely providing a tuition scholarship wasn’t enough. Far too many students succumbed to the overwhelming challenges they faced: pressure to marry early, alcoholism or abuse in their homes, academic struggles, or lack of support from their families and friends. |
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GLP's 2017-2018 Global Grant Is Approved!
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Rotary wins Best Nonprofit Act for its polio eradication work Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio worldwide won Best Nonprofit Act in the Hero Awards of the One Billion Acts of Peace campaign, an international global citizens’ movement to tackle the world’s most important issues. |
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH June is designated as “Rotary Fellowships Month” by the RI Board to recognize the importance of international fellowship and good will among Rotarians with similar recreational interests, vocations, and health and medical issue-oriented interests, to promote increased participation in fellowships and increase understanding of this program. Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. |
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CAMP TILLICUM RENEWAL PROJECT STEPS UP EFFORTS IN NEXT PHASE OF FUNDRAISING
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April is Maternal and Child Health!
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Rotary4Kids 2018 Another Huge Success! This year’s Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $71,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Algonquin. KiSS 100.5 Morning show host Kevin Oschefski was on the air for 29 hours raising money for Rotary4Kids all in support of area children and youth with special needs YOU CAN STILL DONATE ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!  |
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Rotaract Paint Night Supports R4K Thanks to the Rotaract Club of North Bay - Nipissing for organizing a Paint Night on the evening of March 22nd, at the Osprey Links Clubhouse to raise money for Rotary4Kids. Twenty-six people were in attendance and had a great time under the direction of artist Marnie Ferreira painting, sipping wine AND raising money. At the end of the evening, about $450 had been raised. |
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ROTARY WATER AND SANITATION MONTH Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact. LEARN MORE HERE.
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Organizations Benefit from Catch The Ace Proceeds
February 15, 2018 NORTH BAY – Seven local organizations were presented with cheques totalling just over $7,000 from the proceeds of the Catch The Ace of Spades draw today at the North Bay Legion. The Nipissing Serenity Hospice, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Kiwanis Music Festival, The Gathering Place, DARE Program, PADDLE Program and the Salvation Army were selected by the six local organizations that have been involved in the first 2 licences to be recipients of the proceeds. |
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GREAT STUDENT AWARDS 2018 |
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PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTH Of the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world.How Rotary makes help happenWe train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict. We aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Rotarians also address the underlying structural causes of conflict by relieving millions of people suffering from poverty, inequality, ethnic tensions, lack of access to education and unequal distribution of resources. In yet another program to achieve worldwide peace, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected to attend Rotary Peace Centers to participate in master's degree programs at one of the partner universities. Rotary Peace Fellows study subjects related to the root causes of conflict and explore innovative solutions that address real-world needs. There are more than 1,000 peace fellowship alumni are working in over 100 countries. Do you have a Peace Fellow candidate in your community? For more information: >>click here>>.  If you think you have a candidate to recommend and want some advice, please contact our District’s Peace Scholarship Chair, Colin Vickers, colin.b.vickers@gmail.com. |
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Memories of Camp TillicumI was ten years old when I went to Camp Tillicum for the first of two summers. I had a wonderful time both years. I have described some of my memories below. The first impression I remember was being very proud to see my cousin’s name-Penny Christakis- up on the walls of the main cabin from when she was a counselor. She was from Sudbury then and I looked up to her. I told her about this a few years ago and she was pleased to remember her time there. Unfortunately, she passed away not long ago. I had a great idea for cleaning the cabin that I was sleeping in. I got an old mop and was able to damp mop the whole floor before the counselors came by to inspect. The floor dried quickly and no one guessed that I was using the mop. I heard the counselors say that the cabin looked great. Our cabin won the award each day that week for being the cleanest. |
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JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH) Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service that focuses on:
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DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centres, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together. |
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Long-Time Rotarian Ralph Diegel Honoured With Peace Medal Ralph Diegel was honoured as a recipient of the 2017 YMCA Peace Medal during the Peace Week 2017 luncheon on Monday. The recognition comes as part of YMCA Peace Week, which runs from November 18-25 and invites people of all ages to reflect on peace, to talk, and to take action, individually and with others. A special highlight of this week is the presentation of the YMCA Peace Medal to individuals who, without any special resources, have demonstrated a commitment to the values of peace through contributions made within their local, national or global community. |
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Support The Rotary Foundation on Giving Tuesday
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NOVEMBER - THE ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
.png){kind=logo} The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. |
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ROTARY'S WORLD POLIO DAY - October 24th North Bay Rotary, North Bay-Nipissing Rotary and Rotaract and family and friends participated in Rotary’s World Polio Day – October 24th - joining the fight to completely eradicate this disease. Participants walked from the Rotary Gazebo to The Grande Event Centre, wearing red “End Polio Now” ponchos to promote the awareness of Polio. Proceeds from the walk will be going towards the cause. |
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Adventure in Understanding Canoe Trip 2017 The Adventure in Understanding Canoe Trip was initiated by Don Watkins of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha four years ago. Partnering with Camp Kawartha and Curve Lake First Nation, this year’s 6 day trip left on August 27th from Beavermead Park and concluded at Curve Lake First Nation, having traveled 100 km. There they celebrated a successful trip at a feast hosted by Chief Phyllis Williams, and planted a ceremonial Silver Maple tree they had brought with them from Peterborough’s Ecology Park. Diversity, cultural understanding, team building, along with the benefits of being outside is what the adventure was all about. |
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OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH) Rotary supports investments in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities. |
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President Riseley Calls GLP "the Gold Standard"
Incredible news: Two short weeks ago we had the honour of welcoming Rotary International President Ian Riseley and his wife Juliet to our Education Center in Guatemala! The President and his wife were received by Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Rotarians from Guatemala and North America, as well as staff and board members of Cooperative for Education (CoEd). We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made President Riseley's visit a success! Scroll down to see the full list of those we'd like to thank. |
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ACE OF SPADES DRAWN!
 The Ace of Spades was finally caught on the 20th and last week of the first licence on Friday, September 22nd, but not before an additional 10 tickets were pulled from the bin and the numbered envelops were opened. The eventual winner of the progressive accumulating jackpot was Claude Boulet of North Bay, who pocketed $4,716. The 2nd licence is now under way. |
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BASIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY MONTH
Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. |
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JOIN US...‘ROTARY AFTER HOURS’ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER. 26TH 5-7 PM CECIL’S BREWHOUSE & KITCHEN MAP ROOM Want to join a network of business and professional people locally and internationally? Want to do good locally? Want to do good around the world? ENJOY SOME ROTARY/ROTARACT HOSPITALITY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 3 CLUBS IN NORTH BAY & THEIR PROJECTS Contact/to Register Jeff or 472-8271 Colin or 845-8909 Valerie or 492-2660 |
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MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTH Every month can serve as Membership & New Club Development Month. If you haven't recommended a new Rotary member yet during this Rotary year, now would be a great time to get started. August is Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world. NOT A ROTARIAN? Learn about why you need Rotary AND why Rotary needs YOU. |
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President Natalie MacDougall's Year-End Review
Outgoing Club President, Natalie MacDougall presented a great review of the club's 2016-2017 Rotary year at the July 26th meeting. See her full presentation here.
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Guatemala Literacy Project Being Honoured at the 2017 RI Convention
The Rotary Foundation is honouring 20 global grant-funded projects as part of its 100th anniversary? And one of them is the GLP! Check out the article featured in this month's edition of The Rotarian. For more about the project - click here.
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CATCH THE ACE COMES TO NORTH BAY.jpg)  May 12th Winner! Pat Dinnes with Chair Don Coutts Six local organizations launched a joint fundraiser called “Catch the Ace (of Spades) Raffle Ticket Draw” at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 in North Bay today. Initially 7 local organizations and programs will be the beneficiaries of the available funds raised |
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May is YOUTH SERVICE MONTHAn overview of four Rotary youth programs and a call for Rotarians to bring young people ages 12 to 30 into the Family of Rotary. |
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Longest Morning Another Great Success! This year’s Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $74,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Hammond Street.YOU CAN DONATE YEAR-ROUND! |
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"Smiles for Life" Supporting Rotary4Kids Callander Bay Dental Centre, who have been a very supportive and active partner, are back this year with their “Smiles for Life Campaign”. All proceeds, plus matching dollars from the Centre are being donated to the R4K's. As of May 10th, the Centre was at 62 Smiles, with a month and half to go! That equals $9,300 plus Dr. Sarhan's matching resulting in the current total of $18,600!Their campaign runs until the end of June. Contact the centre to book you appointment. |
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North Bay Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Supported by Rotary |
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International Women's Week 2017 Mary White, Women and HIV/AIDS Community Development Coordinator and Chair of the North East Women's Health Alliance, was the guest speaker at the March 6th club meeting.
For more about International Women's Week 2017 - read here.
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Celebrate Rotary Water and Sanitation Month!Promote World Water Day
World Water Day on 22 March is an opportunity to learn about Rotary’s commitment to provide clean water and sanitation.
In rural Ghana, seven million people are at risk from waterborne diseases. Rotarians are working with partners to address community water and sanitation needs.
Clean water is a basic human right that many are often denied. There are 2.5 billion people in the world that lack access to improved sanitation and 748 million people that don’t have clean drinking water. Nearly 1400 children die each day from diseases caused by lack of sanitation and unsafe water. When people have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives.
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FEBRUARY IS PEACE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTHBy Azka Asif, RI Programs Staff
Millions of people all over the world are currently displaced by armed conflict or persecution. In fact, 90% of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects and Rotary programs, the Rotary family is committed to pursuing projects that address the structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
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Kathy Hallett's Classification Talk.JPG) President Natalie and fellow RotariansGood Afternoon. It is a pleasure to speak to you and share a little about my life experiences and family.
I was born in Toronto and lived in several towns between Toronto and Windsor until we finally settled in Brampton when I was in grade 8. (This is a picture of a painting of our family home. It was painted by my sister Maureen).
I am the eldest of twelve children with 6 brothers and 5 sisters (Pat, Peggy, Maureen, Mary, Mike, Colleen, Dan, Jim, Gerry, Bob and Judy). The O'Neill clan!
My father was a veteran of WW11 and instilled in us the importance of family, education, hard work and Catholic Values. He worked 2 jobs for 80 hrs. a week to support the family. He passed away in 1980.
My mother worked at Canadian Car in Fort William during the war and later efficiently managed our household. There were always hot meals and baking. Sundays were family days and after church we would pile into the station wagon (seat belts weren't required back then) and go to the nearest park for recreation and in the good weather, picnics. There wasn't a lot of money but we always had what we needed. Mom passed away in 2002.
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ROTARY AND SHELTERBOX ON THE GROUND IN HAITI
Even as parts of Haiti were still recovering from a catastrophic 2010 earthquake, Hurricane Matthew tore through the impoverished island country 4 October, leaving hundreds dead and many more homeless. |
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A GLP Global Grant Is Getting Special Recognition from TRF! As part of its centennial celebrations in Atlanta next June, The Rotary Foundation will be recognizing 10 outstanding global grants closed in the 2015-16 Rotary year, and guess what? One of them is a GLP global grant! |
The local program was originally located at Chippewa Secondary School and recently moved to the Laurentian Learning Centre.
The number of students in the program at any given time averages around 40 students, from up to 19 different countries. This poses some challenges for the program's one teacher, over and above dealing with students at different levels in their language skills. This is where having a core of volunteers to help out with small groups and one-on-one sessions is key. Anyone interested in volunteering for an hour or more a week is more than welcome to contact Melanie at melanie.mcveety@nearnorthschools.ca. Besides volunteering in the classroom, there is an opportunity to assist with field trips geared towards giving the students the opportunity to experience all things Canadian - such as sugar bush operations.
The program works very closely with the North Bay & District Multicultural Centre.
Allan gave a enlightened presentation about his family, growing up and his many work experiences.
Liliane started her talk sharing information about her family roots and growing up on the shores of Lake Nosbonsing in the close knit community of Astorville.
Riley Beam provided an excellent presentation about this year's event and her personal experiences. She learned many new things about Canada and about herself and will have so many memories that she will keep with her for the rest of her life. Riley thanked the club for sponsoring her and giving her the opportunity to participate in the program. She expressed her hope that the club will continue to support this fabulous program so that other students in North Bay can benefit from the learning experience as she did.
JOHN F. GERM
PRESIDENT 2016-17
ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGA
TENNESSEE, USA
John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education
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The government of Canada is providing C$40 million over three years in support of Pakistan’s polio eradication program. The funds will help the World Health Organization and UNICEF interrupt transmission of the wild poliovirus in Pakistan. Canada is the fifth-highest per capita donor to polio eradication, with over C$500 million committed to date. It coordinates its efforts closely with Rotary, matching Rotarians’ contributions during fundraising campaigns.
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Hannah Bywater, 15, the club's Rotary Youth Exchange Student for 2016-2017, who will be heading to Switzerland for the year, was the guest speaker today. 
Reagan Lawton, 2014-2015 Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Manta, Ecuador, and Ashleigh Brady, will be competing at the Canada-wide Science Fair in Montreal, May 15-20. Reagan and Ashleigh, both senior students at Widdifield Secondary School, received the Rotary Club of North Bay Award of Excellence at the North Bay Regional Science Fair held on April 13th. Their project is called "Company in the Shower".
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The Rotary Foundation helps bring pre- and postnatal care to mothers in rural Haiti.
Our members improve access to essential medical services for mothers and their children. These efforts are aimed at reducing the number of children under age five who die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation – a figure that is currently estimated at 7 million.
In rural Ghana, Rotary members supply clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Project leads, Kevin Hutchinson and his brother Tim, both graduates of Baylor University, provided an overview about the project that is a research partnership between Baylor University and the City of North Bay. The project launched in early October, 2015, is focusing on assisting in the creation of a community vision, as well as identifying strategic priorities that will act as a catalyst for progress, sustain and improve capacities and ideally foster job creation within North Bay and area.The club held its annual Great Student Awards program at the noon meeting on February 8th, to recognize and celebrate grade 10 and 11 students from each of the local secondary schools, who best exemplify Rotary's motto "Service Above Self". This is done as a means of helping to promote the value of volunteerism.
Left to right, with President Brett Tucker - Amanda Mills (West Ferris), Breanna Wilson (Algonquin), Megan Lepoudre (Odyssée), Hannah Bywater (Chippewa), Kealey Ducharme (Scollard), Abbey Tanner (Widdifield)
Read about each recipients accomplishments - here.
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Its purpose is to provide scholarships for students and training for teachers and is carried out in partnership with CoEd's programs in Guatemala. So what does this mean for our friends in the North? You can now directly support CoEd's programs in Guatemala and receive a tax credit for your donation. ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2016-2017
Applications for the Youth Exchange Program must be received by Thursday at 6 p.m. Interviews are being scheduled for this weekend.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking an outgoing, self-confident, friendly, adaptable and adventurous young person (between the ages of 15 and 18 on departure in August 2016) to participate in an exchange program, where they will spend the 2016-2017 school year in another country.
If you are interested in participating or in receiving more information on this, please contact Natalie MacDougall at 63brucemac@gmail.com
For more information about the program visit - http://www.rotary7010youthexchange.com/
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Global Grant benefiting the Guatemala Literacy Project has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, in the amount of $372,425!
Within hours of the devastating earthquake, Shelterbox assessment teams were on the ground in Nepal.
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This year’s “KiSS – Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning Supporting Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $91,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today. The goal again this year was to raise $1000 an hour for the 53 hours the morning hosts were on the air..JPG)
James Nightingale and Edith Palmer (T M Palmer) purchased the Tillicum property in 1926. Mr Nightingale wanted a lakeside property where boy scouts could enjoy a summertime water and camping adventure. In his frequent boating excursions around Lake Nipissing, he searched the shoreline for a suitable location for a scout camp. There was no road to the property but he persisted until he acquired the property from CNR. This was the beginning of a camp that soon became popular with scouts and church groups. After first functioning under canvas, a few permanent buildings and sleep cabins were erected beginning 1929. Several noteworthy volunteers assisted with construction.
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A total of 34 Rotarians and family members (Canada, United States, and Grand Cayman) took part in this year’s Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) tour, along with 9 staff from the Cooperative for Education (CoEd), from February 6-16, 2015.
The tour included visits to 13 different schools – 10 participating in the Textbook Program, 2 with the Culture of Reading Program and one with a Computer Centre.
One of the highlights for the North Bay club this year was the decision to become a textbook sponsor for a new school to the program – Chumanzana, with a total enrollment of 68 students.
 left to right: Nancy Cornwell (Orillia), Colin Thacker (North Bay), Marlene Alger (North Bay), Ryan Handy (Mississagua), Barb Young (Calgary), Bill Hagborg (North Bay)
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The club held its annual great student awards program during the February 9th noon meeting - to honour this year’s Grade 10 or 11 students from each secondary school in North Bay that best exemplified "Service Above Self" [Rotary International motto] - as part of the club’s effort to promote volunteerism.
A partnership between Rotary Clubs and CoEd to promote literacy in Guatemala
Christmas Comes Early to the GLP – read more here.
Rotary TV Bingo Committee Chair Don Coutts announced today that just under $1.2 million in funding has been donated to various Rotary projects and activities in the North Bay area as of June 30th of last year - thanks to Rotary’s loyal weekly players. The committee goal is to generate $40,000 in sales for the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2015.
The prize money to bingo winners in the North Bay and Callander area amounts to $105,000 annually.
The Rotary Club partnered with Wingate Lotteries to donated 2 new scooters in time for the holiday season.
“The new scooters are fantastic,” said mall general manager Paulette Gagnon. “They are so streamlined and compact that they are ideal for shopping, and they’re fast to, so you can really get around.”
“The customers of Wingate, through the purchase of lottery tickets, made it possible for Wingate to make a generous donation to the club with the expectation we would use that money to buy new scooters for the mall,” commented Rotarian Don Coutts.
left to right: Rotary President Colin Thacker, Cathy Strawn, Wingate Lotteries and Paulette Gagnon, General Manager, Northgate Shopping Centre.
Mayor Al McDonald proclaimed October 24th as World Polio Day in the city this past Friday, during a special End Polio Now fundraising lunch at the Davedi Club. The lunch, a joint effort of the Rotary Club of North Bay and the Davedi Club, raised an estimated $2,000 towards the complete eradication of polio by 2018. Thanks to the current partnership in place with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the actual amount being contributed will end up being doubled to $4,000.
If you are 15 to 17 years of age and interested in "meeting new friends and forming international friendships" then this information session might be just the thing for you. Come out and learn about the program, as well as hear the local testimonials form local past and current Exchange Students.
DATE: Wednesday, October 29th, 2014.
TIME: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
PLACE: Clarion Resort Pinewood Park - Tiffany Room
MEDIA RELEASE
October 15, 2014
North Bay to Proclaim October 24, 2014 as “World Polio Day”
As part of Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds towards the complete eradication of polio by 2018, the City of North Bay will be proclaiming October 24th as World Polio Day in the city. Mayor Al McDonald will be making the proclamation during a special End Polio Now fundraising lunch being held at the Davedi Club from
Club President Colin Thacker with Mayor Al McDonald
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. that day. The lunch is a joint effort of Rotary and the Davedi Club, which will result in half of each $20 ticket sold going towards the End Polio Now campaign. There will also be a flagging- raising ceremony at city hall at 9 AM.
You can read the Proclamation - here.
MEDIA RELEASE
Rotary Club of North Bay Supports 2015 Winter Games
October 6, 2014 for immediate release
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay presented a cheque for $15,000 to Games Chair, Chief Paul Cook and Cst. Merv Shantz, Games Manager, with the North Bay Police Service at the club’s noon meeting on Monday. With this donation, the Club will be participating as a Platinum Sponsor in the Special Olympics Ontario 2015 Provincial Winter Games, taking place in North Bay January 29th to February 1st.
In accepting the cheque, Chief Cook commented “the Club’s support is greatly appreciated, knowing just how involved local Rotarians are in so many projects and initiatives in our community and beyond”. “With this donation today, we are well on our way to reaching our goal of $405,000”, Cook added.
The North Bay Police Service has supported Special Olympics for more than 20 years, beginning in 1987 when Toronto hosted the International Chiefs Conference and launched the Law Enforcement
Torch Run in Canada. This landmark event has gone on to spurn the most successful 27 year partnership across the globe.
The Games are being hosted by the North Bay Police Service, with the support and participation of numerous individuals, organizations and agencies throughout the community and beyond. The Service is working in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario to organize and run the Games. Learn more about the Games and how to become involved as donor, sponsor or volunteer at - www.specialolympics2015games.com.
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For more information:
Cst. Merv Shantz, Games Manager
mshantz@northbaypolice.on.ca
705-477-0260 / 705-474-0626 Ext 2323
The Rotary Club of North Bay and The Davedi Club are pleased to be hosting a fundraising lunch in support of Rotary's ongoing End Polio Now campaign. Tickets are $20 each for a 7-8 course meal, with $10 from each ticket sold going to Rotary.
Rotary District Governor, Brian Menton, will be joined by Mayor Al McDonald, in support of local efforts to raise awareness and funds for The Rotary Foundation's #1 priority to eradicate polio by 2018.
For tickets please contact Jim Marmino - jmarmino@sympatico.ca or 705-472-8299.
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Watch the End Polio Now: Make History Today Livestream event, including a global update on the status of polio eradication, on World Polio Day, 24 October, at 18:30 Chicago time (UTC-5), at endpolio.org. Your club or district can organize a viewing party or incorporate the viewing into your existing World Polio Also, your club meeting during the week of World Polio Day can focus on Rotary's work to end polio. Community fundraisers scheduled on or around the day will raise public awareness of the need to eradicate polio and remind government officials to support the global commitment to a polio-free world.
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Rotary-At-Home TV Bingo returns for its 22nd season on North Bay’s TVCOGECO (Cable 12), starting Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Bingo cards go on sale at 29 participating outlets across North Bay and Callander, on August 28th.
The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst’s International Program “Rotary Wheels for Learning” has its fourth Bicycle Distribution Trip to Cambodia January 27th - February 17th, 2015. This service trip travels into many rural parts of Cambodia where the team assembles, prepares and distributes bicycles to children needing this means of transportation to get to school. The Bikes will be given out together with members of the Rotary Club of Angkor in Siem Reap. The visiting team also gets to see many of Cambodia’s historic sites and the trip includes some fun events such as attending a Cambodian Village Cooking Class, riding on the ‘Bamboo Train’ and swimming in Koh Kong. It is truly a ‘rewarding adventure’ together with great fellowship. The approximate cost including airfare is US$2,500. per person (if sharing). This trip is open to Rotarians and Friends; there is a limit of 25 participants. At the moment, there are only a handful of spots available. The registration deadline is September 1st, 2014.
On Friday, August 15, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing, in partnership with the North Bay Canoe Club, will once again be hosting our Sixth Annual Up the Creek Without a PADDLE. Last year, this exciting fundraising event raised $11,000 for the Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences (PADDLE) Program.
The Rotary Club is pleased with the ann
ouncement that former Rotarian Jack Burrows has been selected as one of this year's 4 inductees for the Kiwanis D.I.A. Walk of Fame. Jack was nominated by the Rotary Club.
RI President Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang is urging club members to Light Up Rotary by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing our fight against polio, and increasing club membership. "Light Up Rotary is more than our theme. It is how we make a difference -- every day, in every club, and every country we serve."
It has been some time since we’ve had an update from Zack. He has been very busy, getting the most he can out of his trip. When he last spoke to his family, he was not quite ready to come home. So much to do, so little time! He did tell me that he plans to preserve his new language by speaking Japanese with the 10 Japanese exchange students who will be attending Widdifield in the Fall.
Members can check out Scott's latest update - under Member's Login and then under Site Pages.
Zack will be back in North Bay mid July and making a presentation to the Club at regular Monday meeting.
Natalie MacDougall, Youth Exchange Chair
Marg Moody, Committee Chair’s remarks to the Club - May 5, 2014
IT WAS AT MY REQUEST TO PRESIDENT CATHY THAT I ADVISE YOU OF THE FOLLOWING. DUE THE DECLINING ATTENDANCE AND ASSOCIATED COSTS, THE TRAVELOGUE HAS BEEN DISBANDED, AFTER 34 YEARS. OVER THESE YEARS, THE COMMUNITY HAS ENJOYED TWO HOURS OF FIRST-CLASS, LIVE NARRATED FILMS. SINCERE THANKS TO ALL ROTARIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE TRAVELOGUE BY DONATING TICKETS TO BE USED BY THE NURSING AND RETIREMENT HOMES AND APARTMENTS. THEIR APPRECIATION OF THE GENEROSITY WAS ALWAYS IN THE FOREFRONT.
This year’s “KiSS – Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning Supporting Rotary4Kids” fundraiser raised a record $106,300 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the Longest Morning show came to an end shortly after 10:00 a.m. today. The goal again this year was $1000 an hour for 53 hours.
52ND North Bay Regional Science Fair
April 1, 2014
Nipissing University
The Rotary Club of North Bay 2014 Award Recipients
Award of Excellence
Kyle Parsons
Ste. Marguerite D’Youville Catholic School
“Calf’s First Drink”
* Kyle will be participating in the 2014 Canada-Wide Science Fair *
Windsor, May 10-17
Junior Level
Environment Project
Malcolm Thompson
William Beatty Public School
“Nature vs Nature”
Intermediate Level
Environment Project
Ryan Zamperoni & Sam Brost
Widdifield Secondary School
“Don’t be Mean to the Green”
Senior Level
Environment Project
Allyn Massana & Urmila Bhattacharyya
Widdifield Secondary School
“Counteracting the Effects of Acid Rain”
The Rotary Club of North Bay, in partnership with the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY), will be holding its 12th annual radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
The longest morning, with KiSS FM hosts Kevin and Big Mike, will be broadcast live from the Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre, starting at 5:30 am on Wednesday, April 2nd and wrap-up with a final morning show breakfast at Burger World on Algonquin Avenue on April 4th, from 7-10 am.
Pledges can be made online NOW at www.rotary4kids.ca OR during the 53 hour show by telephone at - 705-492-7330 OR by dropping by the Rotary pledge table at the shopping centre.
Since its inception, the radio-a-thon has raised over $650,000 that has gone towards numerous Rotary Children’s Committee projects - from special bicycles, lifts, computers, kid’s bridge club, communication aids, home renovations, to elevator systems and vehicle conversions. The committee also provides approximately $30,000 funding on an annual basis to NADY.
The success of this fundraiser year after year would not be possible without the very generous support of individuals and families, and some many organizations and businesses, both large and small, in our community.
District 7010 Rotarians participated in a Rotary Friendship exchange with District 9520 South Australia. The trip to Adelaide, South Australia for most of us, took us from Toronto to Dallas, Brisbane and finally Adelaide - a jaunt of roughly 30 hours. Other Rotarians joined us from places like Cambodia. Arriving in Adelaide was very exciting as we were greeted by our first hosts.
The Rotary Friendship Exchange is a Program that gives Rotarians and their families the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world. The participants get to experience other cultures first hand while making lasting friendships.
The primary goal of a Friendship Exchange is to build greater international understanding and goodwill among Rotarians and their families. How else can you get to know someone better than by living in their homes, participating in their daily activities and having them take you on a tour of their communities?
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Rotary member Terry Caster and his wife, Barbara, announced a $1.1 million gift to Rotary to help eradicate polio. What’s more, their gift will be matched two-to-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, resulting in $3.3 million in new funding for theGlobal Polio Eradication Initiative. TheCasters’ giftis one of the largest-ever individual contributions to Rotary for polio eradication.
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You can track the Club's latest donation of $5,000 in support of Shelterbox Canada. The box numbers that have been sponsored with this donation are: Box # 0110, 0111, 0112, 0113, and 0114. To track the destination of our latest boxes, go to www.shelterboxcanada.org and click on the "Track your Box" link. In the "Get Tracking" section, search by Box Number and select country code Canada. Then enter your box number as it appears above. As boxes are deployed, details about their destination will appear.
A ShelterBox can often mean the difference between life and death for families when they need it most. Donations makes it possible to bring hope to families around the world. Every year, millions of people across the world are left without a home when disasters strike. Through no fault of their own and often without warning, families lose their homes, their possessions and their hope. ShelterBox responds immediately when disasters strike, working closely with local organizations, international aid agencies and Rotary Clubs worldwide to deliver aid directly to the most vulnerable.
We can never predict when the next disaster will occur, but ongoing donations help to ensure that ShelterBox is ready to respond quickly to help families in their greatest time of need.
In celebration of Rotary's 109th birthday (on February 23rd) the Rotary Club is participating in The World's Greatest Meal to Help End Polio.
On the week commencing February 23, 2014, Rotarians and friends around the world are joining together with a meal to raise funds to end polio.
For members and guest attending the Club's February 24th noon meeting at the Legion - please bring along your favourite sandwich or two. The Foundation Committee will be providing dessert and the Legion will be donating the coffee & tea. The $10 lunch fee will be donated to the polio campaign.
Cover story in the latest District Governor's February 2014 Newsletter...
People in our District raised enough money to distribute over 1,300 bicycles! And many in our District are now in Cambodia for the adventure of a lifetime. You can follow Mike Kinsey’s blog at http://www.kinseysincambodia.wordpress.com/
As well, Lisa received fabulous coverage in this month’s issue of the Rotarian Magazine. Governor Hanson feels this is a real accomplishment for our District. Please check out the story.
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Throughout India and around the world, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone: India has gone three years without a new case of polio.
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The Rotary Club of North Bay supports an international Disaster Relief operation founded and operated by Rotary that is the foremost provider of shelter in the world. Shelterbox has been a major presence in all recent disasters including Haiti (30,000 tents!), Japan, China, Syria (right click - open link) and multiple times in the Philippines, including their most recent typhoon disaster.
First families move into Shelterbox tents since Typhoon Haiyan -
The Big Green Shelterbox contains shelter and dignity for a family of up to 10, including everything needed for survival for months, except food and sanitation.
The Rotary Club of North Bay participated in the local YMCA's Peace Week 2013 opening ceremonies on Monday, November 18th, in place of their regular noon meeting at the Legion. Rotarian and President-Elect Colin Thacker was presented with the YMCA Peace Medallion for his international work in Guatemala.
The presentation was made by YMCA Board Chair, Tom Welton and Kim Kanmacher, CEO and a fellow Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of North Bay, World Community Service and International Literacy Committee, approved a $2000 contribution in support of The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst’s international program – Wheels For Learning – ‘Bicycles for Access to Rural Schools in Developing Countries’.
This initiative in Cambodia provides a critical mode of transportation, allowing children to attend school and their family members to travel to work, shop or attend to other personal needs.
Lisa McCoy accepting the award for meritorious service to the RI Foundation from RI Director Bryn Styles at the September 2013 District Conference.
The Rotary Club of North Bay was the recipient of the Not-For-Profit of the Year Award at this year’s “Bell Evening of Excellence Awards”, which took place at the Best Western North Bay on October 21st. Hosted by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the sponsors of
President Catherine Whiting (right) with Phil Sutherland and
Melissa Levesque, Rebuilt Resources
the Annual Small Business Week, a total of 21 finalists in 7 categories were honoured during the course of the evening.
The Club was nominated by Gisele Cousineau, with YES Employment in North Bay.
This national week, celebrating its 34th year, is dedicated to promoting, celebrating and the development of small business in Canada.
You can read more by visiting the Chamber’s website.
NORTH BAY – Chief Paul Cook, North Bay Police Service, and Andrew Hazlewood, Program Director for the Duke of Edinburgh Program run out of St. Joseph Scollard Hall, were each honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow [PHF] award by the Rotary Club of North Bay and the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing on Friday evening, for their outstanding service and dedication to the community and abroad.
Organizing Co-Chair, Yvonne Weir, stated that “This award [PHF] is the highest honour a Rotary club can bestow on an individual, on behalf of The Rotary Foundation, and acknowledges ‘service above self’ by those persons who are selected”. Weir added “our 2 clubs were very pleased to be able to recognize Paul and Andrew, both outstanding and deserving individuals in our community”. 
Suzanne Harmony and Dr. Mario Lemay from the Callander Bay Dental Clinic presented a cheque for $22,748.00 to the Rotary Club of North Bay at their noon meeting on Monday, in support of the Rotary4Kids fundraising campaign. These funds were generated through the clinic’s participation in Smiles for Life campaign over the course of the last year.
Effective this year, the Smiles for Life Foundation has decided to increase their contribution from 50% to 100% of the funds raised by the dental clinic. Previously, the other 50% of the funds went to other charitable organizations outside of the local area.
Each year the Rotary4Kids campaign generates up to $100,000.00, largely through the radio-a-thon, which in turn provides much needed funds for projects and initiatives involving local children and youth with special needs, largely through partnerships with One Kids Place and Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY).
Next year’s radio-a-thon, with KissFM morning hosts Kevin and Big Mike, will once again be broadcast live from the Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre, April 3rd to 5th.
(right to left: Frank Marusich and Bill Hagborg, Rotary Club of North Bay; Dr. Mario Lemay and Suzanne Harmony, Callander Bay Dental Clinic)
A story of Rotary Alumni taking the step forward and forming a new Rotary Club
(as shared by Mathew Dempsey and Som Varma - former GSE Team members)
One of the world’s newest Rotary Club recently born in Madison, Wisconsin USA, is not your average Rotary club. As many are aware, Rotary membership in the United States has been aging and declining for years. Leaders in Rotary recognize that one of the answers to this decline is attracting a new generation of Rotarians to build enthusiasm and participation in the organization.
Swearing in of Madcity Rotary club officers, including 2013-14 President Som Varma and Treasurer Mac Dempsey
In May of 2011, Justin Burnett, a local professional and former Rotary Youth Exchange student, attended the local Rotary District Conference in search for a way to get involved. Although there were 8 existing clubs in Madison at the time, Justin was unable to participate because club meetings occurred on weekdays during business hours. Like many younger professionals, he was unable to break away from work to attend. It was at District Conference that Justin came in contact with Dean Ryerson, the soon to be District Governor. The two of them set plans to sponsor a new Madison-based Rotary club that would meet after business hours and build a base of young professional members.
The Rotaract Club of Nipissing-North Bay announced their 5th Annual PADDLE Fundraiser was a huge success thanks to their fantastic volunteers! Over $11,000 was raised for the PADDLE program!
Our Club President, Catherine Whiting, raised a total of $1,515 on behalf of our Club. Well done Catherine AND congratulations to the Rotaractors on another successful fundraiser for a very worthy cause. President-elect Colin Thacker will be heading out on the water for next year's event to match or hopefully surpass Catherine's numbers.
Check out all the photos here.
F or nearly 40 years, Paul and Jean Harris hosted Rotary board meetings and entertained visiting dignitaries in their home on Chicago’s South Side, which they affectionately called Comely Bank after the street where Jean grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, the house stands in disrepair, its walls stripped to bare studs, as the group of Rotarians that owns it struggles to raise the money for a restoration.
“Comely Bank is the Mount Vernon of Rotary – it’s the home of our founder, and it’s too important an asset to not do something about it,” says Robert Knuepfer, 2010-11 governor of District 6450 (Illinois) and president of the Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation.
The Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing welcome Rotarians and their families and friends to join them on August 16, 2013 @ 1pm at Olmstead Beach (Trout Lake) for their 5th Annual Up the Creek without a PADDLE [Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences].
The event will find individual participants from our community along with teams made up of club members, students, co-workers, families, and friends stranded in dragon boats on Trout Lake... They will have to call on their friends, families and colleagues to make pledges in order to “purchase a paddle” to return to shore.
North Bay Club President, Catherine Whiting, will be representing our club and is looking for pledges to raise funds for PADDLE . Help Catherine reach her goal and return to shore!
Check out all the details here...https://www.facebook.com/
Outgoing President’s Remarks – Changeover Meeting – July 8, 2013
Outgoing 2012-2013 President Bill thanked the Board for their input, advice and assistance over the course of the past year: Past President – Gisele Lynch; President-Elect – Catherine Whiting; Avenue Directors – Colin Thacker, Brett Tucker, Spencer Meritt, Chris Parkin, John Lewis, Kim Kanmacher; Appointed Officers – Secretary Nestor Prisco, Assistant Secretary Don Coutts, Treasurers John Lewis and Gerry Gaiser. He also thanked the Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs for their leadership and dedication to making this past year a productive one. “I would also like to extend a special thank you to each and every one of my fellow Rotarians for all their support, encouragement and participation over the past year – which truly made my year as your President both rewarding and very enjoyable.
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Written by Colin Thacker
The Rotary Club of North Bay
The New Grants Model is here. More than ever Rotary Clubs within Districts must work together to plan International Projects. The Guatemala Literacy Project is a partnership between North American & Guatemalan Rotary clubs and the non-profit organization Cooperative for Education.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is joining a multi-club, multi-district Global Grant to benefit The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP). This grant will promote lifelong reading and writing skills in the Highlands of Western Guatemala by providing badly-needed story books, textbooks, and computers to impoverished schools.
The Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-18 and about US$4 billion in funding commitments took center stage at the Global Vaccine Summit in Abu Dhabi 24-25 April. Developed by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the plan is designed to achieve the certification of polio eradication by the end of 2018, strengthen routine immunization, and transfer the eradication initiative’s assets to other public health efforts. Rotary International, along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, are partners in the GPEI.
Editor's Note: Sandy Foster, Rotary Club of North Bay-Nipissing, Hope2Kenya Team Leader, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of North Bay noon meeting today - April 22, 2013.
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I have some past team members with me that I would like to introduce. This club has been unwavering in their support to me and Hope2Kenya for the past 7 years. My teams and I could not have accomplished what we have in Kenya without this support.
I will speak for a few minutes and then invite Ken Perron to speak about his trip last year, and Steve Dreany will sum up and then we will show you a short power point.
“I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” This is a quote by Helen Keller that I have painted on my kitchen wall to remind me that there is something that I can do to help make a small difference in the world.
Let me share a little bit about Kenya. Kenya is located in sub-Sahara Africa and became independent in 1963. Elementary education became free in 2003 as long as you could afford a school uniform. It is a country of almost 40 million people with over 16 million under the age of 14 and over 2.3 million orphans. It is the third poorest country in the world and is made up of 8 provinces and over 42 tribes. 56% live in poverty, 44% are undernourished, and the number of street children in Nairobi alone is between 15 and 25 thousand. The Gross National Income per capita is $780.00 per year which works out to $65.00 per month if you are fortunate enough to have a job. The life expectancy is 52 years of age and over 150,000 Kenyans die each year of AIDS. Poor governance and corruption have had a negative impact on growth and HIV/AIDS continues to pose a long term risk to the economy.
February-19-13
Bill Hagborg, President, Rotary Club of North Bay
Subject: Thank you for your club's support of the Guatemala Literacy Project
Dear Bill,
My name is Joe Berninger and I’m the Executive Director and co-founder of Cooperative for Education, Rotary’s partner in conducting the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP). I had the great honor and pleasure of spending 10 days with Colin Thacker and his wife, Marlene while in Guatemala. Firstly, I want to thank you and your Rotary club for your most generous support of the GLP over the past two years. Your club was the “top GLP club” in terms of giving for Rotary year 2012-2013, out of 65 clubs (from 16 districts) that participated in both the US and Canada. Your support made it possible to deliver textbooks, reading books, school supplies, and computers to very needy schools, and provide a badly-needed scholarship to Alberto Catú Granados.
Club President, Bill Hagborg, was on hand at the award ceremony for the 51st North Bay Regional Science Fair to present the Club’s awards on behalf of his fellow Rotarians. The Fair took place on April 3rd at Nipissing University.
Fred McNutt, Environment Committee Chair, also participated as a judge for the day.
Aidan Kehoe, left, Lucas Oyeniran, Joshua MacDonald headed to Canada-Wide Science Fair (Courtesy NBRSF)
This year’s “rotary4kids Presents…Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning” fundraiser raised over $90,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the Longest Morning show came to an end at 10:00 a.m. today. The goal was $1000 an hour for 53 hours.
Rotary Club Award Recipients at 2013 Regional Science Fair
April 3, 2013
Club President, Bill Hagborg, was on hand at the award ceremony for the 51st North Bay Regional Science Fair to present the Club’s awards on behalf of his fellow Rotarians. The Fair took place on April 3rd at Nipissing University. Fred McNutt, Environment Committee Chair, also participated as a judge for the day.
“Rotary 4 Kids presents Kevin & Big Mike’s Longest Morning”
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of with this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Jude Krause (14), and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY), One Kids Place and the Callander Bay Dental Centre today at One Kids Place.
Entering its 11th year, the Rotary Club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
Rotary’s 108th anniversary on 23 February marks a year of achievements in the fight to eradicate polio as well as a stepped-up commitment to finish the job.
April 6, 2013
The Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing and the Rotary clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing, would like to lend you a helping hand this spring!
If there are common household tasks that are beyond your physical ability, and the cost of hiring others to complete those tasks is out of your reach, we can help!
Dave Saad is one this year's Order of Merit Award recipients. Dave, along with fellow Rotarian Sandy Foster, with the North Bay-Nipissing Club and 5 other honourees were celebrated at the 6th annuual dinner on Saturday, February 16th.
Read about Dave's extensive accomplishments - go to the Home Page > Download > Dave Saad's CV.
Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration at the World Health Organization (WHO), delivers a polio update during the International Assembly 15 January. Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
Mark your calendars for March 2, 2013 for the Rotarians For Peace Symposium, at the Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Rotarians and their guests from Districts 6330, 7010, 7040, 7070, 7080 and 7090 will be invited.
And registraions for this Special Day in Downtown Toronto are being accepted NOW.
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka will be there to open the Symposium.
We are encouraging you, and your fellow Rotarians and your friends to REGISTER TODAY.
Please go to the Rotary District 7070 Website at www.rotary7070.org and look in the upper right hand column for Rotarians for Peace Symposium and click on the Register Now button.
You can now connect with us via Facebook, where we will post current and upcoming Club actviites, projects, events, invitation and the lastest news & information from Rotary International.
Visit us at www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfNorthBay
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As part of the Club's efforts to inform and educate both Rotarians and non-Rotarians about local and international projects and initiatives, presentations are being made during this Rotary Year as part of the weekly meeting program. Committe Chair, Steve Wright and member Steve Haws provided an overview on the committee's history and projects.
The following write-up is courtesy of the Club's LODE Committee...
Rotary Foundation's number one priority remains the eradication of polio from the world. The Rotary Club of North Bay continues to support this effort with annual donations ($3,500 for the current Rotary Year), as well as individual Rotarians, who designate funds contributed to the Foundation as part of their commitment to being a Sustaining Member.
The blood bank district wide challenge will be held again in Jan and Feb. 2013. District 7010 would like to see all clubs in the district area participate in the "Blood Bank Challenge".
The Rotary Club of North Bay has registered as a ‘Partner for Life’, so if you or your family and friends are able to donate, please let the clinic know you are doing so on behalf of our Club. The North Bay clinics (held at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park) are scheduled for January 30-31 and February 27-28.
The Rotary Club participated in the North Bay YMCA's Peace Week 2012 - November 19th to 23rd, which included 2 Rotarians - Sandi Hague and Don Wheeler - being presented with Peace Medallions for their international service in support of world peace.
The Club also participated with their Shelterbox Display and general Club information.
Club President, Bill Hagborg's remarks about Rotary's involvement in world peace and the Shelterbox Program are posted on our News Page.
Bill Hagborg, President, The Rotary Club of North Bay, made the following remarks about Rotary's involvement in world peace and congratulated 2 fellow Rotarians who were presented with Peace Medallions by the local YMCA on November 23rd, as part of the Y's Peace Week 2012.
Bicycles for Children in Developing Countries.
An International Program of the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst, District 7010
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World Polio Day - October 24th
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Rotary International has committed US$75 million in additional funding to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative over the next three years. Rotary, which has already contributed nearly $1.2 billion to the GPEI, announced the commitment at a 27 September high-level side event on polio eradication convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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The Rotary Club of North Bay and Cecil's Eatery & Beer Society held their first Oktoberfest Celebration October 3-6th!
The money raised will go towards supporting the many Rotary projects and intitiatives being carried out locally and internationally.
The 4-day celebration kicked off with the "Celebratory Keg Tapping Ceremony" at 4:00 p.m. on October 3rd, followed by a Family Night "buffet-style" dinner served at each table.
Other events featured a beer judging contest, Beerhall Thursday and a pancake breakfast on the Saturday morning.
Plannning is already underway to for next year, with the goal of turning it into an annual fundraising event.
Rotary Club of North Bay is again sponsoring our Annual Rotary for Kids that will be live on Radio starting Wednesday March 30 and winding up at 10 am Friday April 1, 2011.
Check out the links below ...
http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=40273
http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=40323
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23 February 2013
Dear Rotarian:
We are pleased to share that today, on Rotary’s 108th anniversary, it was announced at the Vancouver Peace Forum that Canadian Rotarians have raised over $1.6 million for the Pennies for Polio initiative. Thanks to you, we have exceeded our goal of $1 million. This is a true testament to the continued interest and commitment of Canadian Rotarians to Rotary’s priority program. Our funds, as you know, will also be further leveraged by matching funds from the Canadian government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. By doing this we have ensured vital financial support for global polio eradication activities and we have sent a clear message about the continued commitment of Canadian Rotarians to the goal of a polio free world.
Members who made a difference and helped establish Rotary.
The first Rotary Club of North Bay president was Dr Rupert Lorne Dudley, a pioneer dentist and active resident of our town. He was born at Westmeath, near Pembroke, in 1879 and came to North Bay in 1903 following graduation from dental school. Dr Rupert was prominent in business and education. In partnership with George Leach, Dr Rupert built the block in which the North Bay Garage, the original General Motors dealer, operated for almost 40 years - building located Main and Sherbrooke. Rotarians Sutherland (1928) and Trussler (1947) owned and operated North Bay Garage. Dr Dudley's residence was across the street and later on Jane Street. His dental office was above Fosdick's Main Street bookstore in 1923. A dedicated, public-spirited individual, Dr Dudley served numerous community organizations - president of the Board of Trade, Collegiate Board, Hospital Board to name a few. He was first appointed to Collegiate board in 1911 and served until 1916; was re-appointed in 1929 and was a member until his death. He served as chairman of the Collegiate board in 1915 and 1932. Dr Dudley died May 12, 1935. He was survived by his wife, daughter Mrs James Stewart and three sons, Rupert, Allan and Gordon, all of North Bay. Prominent Rotarians attending his funeral included Dr Duncan Campbell, Norm McCubbin, George Lee, Carl Sanders, Jack McKerrow as well as Senator Gordon and Judge Valin, among others.
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The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of 2020-2021 Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Aidan (11), a Grade 6 student at Woodlands Public School, and his Andrew today at the Rotary Splash Pad.
Rotary Scholarship programs change lives and are offered in the form of Global Grant Scholarships and Peace fellowships! 
Members of the Rotary Club of North Bay, YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, municipal and provincial politicians, and others marked the groundbreaking Saturday for the construction of the new Rotary's Camp Tillicum facility, which will be known as the "Redpath Youth Centre".
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The Rotary Clubs of Guatemala La Reforma and Calgary are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2017-2018 Rotary year, GG1752923, has been approved by The Rotary Foundation. The total amount is US $694,092 , the largest grant to date for this wonderful project that benefits so many people in Guatemala. 
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More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. 
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into 
The concept of vocational service
Rotary releases $34.8 million for polio immunization activities worldwide
